About the role#
The Visual and Communication Arts department is hiring a Studio Assistant to provide administrative and operational support. This role is open to students currently enrolled at Eastern Mennonite University and is part of the work study or work program. You will assist faculty and staff with daily operations while gaining hands-on experience in a studio and gallery setting.
What you'll do#
- Provide customer service to students, faculty, staff, and visitors.
- Answer incoming phone calls and handle general office tasks.
- Support faculty and staff with special projects and department-specific assignments.
- Maintain a clean and organized studio environment.
- Assist the gallery director with hanging artwork for exhibitions.
- Help professors with inventory in studio spaces.
- Perform maintenance tasks such as removing nails, patching holes, and painting pedestals or walls.
- Attend work regularly and maintain a professional demeanor.
What you'll need#
- Current enrollment as a student at EMU.
- High school diploma.
- Ability to follow verbal and written instructions.
- Good interpersonal and communication skills.
- Willingness to ask questions and make entry-level decisions.
- A genuine desire to help peers succeed.
- Understanding of basic department procedures.
Location & details#
- This position is located on-site in Harrisonburg, Virginia.
- This is a part-time, paid role with a rolling application term.
- You must be able to lift or move up to 10 pounds and perform tasks like standing, walking, or balancing.
About Eastern Mennonite University
Eastern Mennonite University is an educational institution based in Harrisonburg, Virginia. Founded in 1917, it provides undergraduate, graduate, and seminary programs. The university focuses on peacebuilding, environmental sustainability, and cross-cultural studies. It employs 564 people and operates from its campus in Virginia.
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